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Kariega Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Bookkeeper to accurately record, organise, and maintain the daily financial transactions to ensure up-to-date, compliant financial data. The Bookkeeper will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and prepare financial reports (income statements, balance sheets) to aid decision-making. Their role ensures financial accuracy and supports tax compliance. A key component of this role is doing inventory control and reconciling stock movements/counts.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and record accounting journals accurately within Sage300, ensuring entries align with company policies. Perform general ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts (e.g., bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Intercompany loans) and select income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy in all supporting schedules. Calculate and prepare VAT returns, ensuring compliance with SARS requirements and timely submission. Assist in managing month-end and year-end financial close processes by reconciling accounts and addressing any discrepancies. Capture and process invoices accurately. Data capturing and ensuring the accuracy of financial entries. Maintain up-to-date and accurate trial balance records. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial accuracy. Manage inventory control, reconciling stock movements/counts General Payroll Admin Forex payments and facilitating of Letters of credit Full accounting function Responsible for journals and inter-group reallocations and reconciliation. Processing to correct GL accounts Daily, monthly, year-end journals Monthly Profit and Loss reporting to management using a set report Maintain Fixed asset register Liaison with auditors Daily, Weekly & Monthly Filing as Needed Fill in for Debtors & Creditors as required Provide necessary documentation and support during financial and other audits Ensuring that financial records meet with company standards

Qualifications and Key Attributes

Grade 12 plus Degree/Diploma in Bookkeeping 5+ years’ experience in a Bookkeeper or similar position Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel A good working knowledge of the Sage system A keen attention to detail Ability to work independently and be a team player Exceptional organisational skills, a sense of urgency and deadline orientation Taking initiative and being pro-active Excellent communication skills Analytical thinking and problem solving Strong numerical abilities are paramount. High level of confidentiality An understanding of accounting principles and experience in a finance-related role is also beneficial
06 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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